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Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

u/TheShynola — 18 hours ago
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Affordable Bikes

Hello Ithaca community! Bike Walk Tompkins is hosting our 3rd annual back-to-school bike sale this Saturday from 10am-1pm at Swamp City Community Cycles. There will be over 40 bikes of various sizes and styles for youth and adults + free helmets & front/rear lights. We are conveniently located at the end of Cascadilla St and off of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail (803 Cascadilla St).

All bike sales and donations go to support our nonprofit bike shop and the operations at Bike Walk Tompkins.

u/BikeWalkTompkins — 16 hours ago
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ICE in Cortland

Multiple vehicles in Cortland today, picked up one of our employees.

The Cortland sub is basically nonexistent. I live in Ithaca area and work in Cortland, I figure others probably do the same or vice versa.

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u/HappyJack42 — 21 hours ago
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Island Health & Fitness at Community Corners vs The Gym?

Hi all I just wanna know which option you guys think is best between these two gyms. Monthly price is about the same except for the one-time sign up fee.

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u/bixbuin — 17 hours ago
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Where can I get a bridal bouquet?

Looking for a florist recommendation around the Ithaca area! Live in Freeville and traveling to Lake Placid for my wedding in October. Hoping to find a florist that’s open on a Sunday so I can grab a bouquet on the way!

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u/Zetophir — 11 hours ago
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CLARITY CONNECT NOT RESPONSIVE

We are looking for an inexpensive internet provider and used Clarity Connect about 8-15 years ago in the town of Niles.

I tried to contact them a couple of days in a row. The website contact form seems non-responsive and I get "We cannot complete your call right now, please call back later" when I try to call them.

Any ideas what is going on with ClarityConnect?

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u/SkaneatelesMan — 20 hours ago
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Wegmans & Flock

I know a lot of folks love Wegmans, but just know they're supporting flock cameras- this isn't traffic - this is surveillance and data collection.

u/Sad_Invite6191 — 2 days ago
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Annual sale of refurbished bikes is Saturday 8/22, Swamp City Cycles (an Ithaca community nonprofit)

u/TownieUp — 1 day ago
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Best long-ish hiking trails near sapsucker woods?

Hi everyone, I really love being outside and I try to go on a longish walk 4+ times a week. For the last 2 years I've been hiking the South Hill recreation way trail from the entrance on Burns Rd. It was less than 10 mins away from where I lived. I just had to move to a new address locally and now live in Sapsucker Woods. Unfortunately that trailhead is now a little further away from where I live (and it's gotten a bit stale anyways from how much I've walked it). Does anyone know of good trails that are 4.5+ miles long that are a reasonable driving distance away from Sapsucker Woods? I work until 5 and like to go walking after work. I'm really hoping not to drive for more than 10-15 minutes. Please let me know!

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u/Due-Beginning3243 — 1 day ago
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Ithaca Social Circle @ Salt Point Brewing this Friday (Aug 21, 7pm)

Ithaca Social Circle is a "pop up third space" - every other week we put up a sign at a bar and that turns the vicinity into a space where you can approach anyone & say hi.

We usually get a mix of people who are super new to town, and people who have been here forever who want to see what's happening outside their social bubble(s).

This Friday it's gonna be at Salt Point Brewing, it's gonna be a collab with a Cornell version of this project. Anyone's welcome to come by for a few minutes to get a lay of the land or stay the whole time.

^(Hot tip: coming on the early side is easier if you're a newcomer / if you're less comfortable "entering a circle". It usually splits into lots of little circles of people mingling & meandering conversations.)

u/OmarShehata — 2 days ago
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No response from dog trainers

I know there's been a few posts similar to this recently so forgive me, but I am looking to hire a trainer for private sessions for my dog. Karolin Klinck is highly recommended, so I tried reaching out to her through Facebook and email but have not gotten a response from her for over a week. I also reached out to Russ Hollier, but haven't heard back from him either.

Has anyone had any success contacting either of them? Are there any other certified dog trainers that are responsive to inquiries? My dog is a sweetheart but very reactive on leash and isn't food motivated so training him myself has been a struggle! Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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u/HopeNot22 — 1 day ago
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STAY SAFE TODAY ITHACA 🤗

It’s move in day for Cornell’s freshman class. Expect a few parents driving the wrong way down our one way streets.

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u/TrudeausButtplug — 3 days ago
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TCSPCA

I don't know if anyone here is also on facebook, but there is a page about the awful things going on at the SPCA shelter. Poor management, harassment of workers, animals being euthanized that shouldn't have been...

It's wild.

Edit: I went to post the link but got auto-removed. if you want to find it, it's Inside Tompkins SPCA.

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u/Nooneagain — 3 days ago
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Cornell to Pro-Palestine Students Targeted by ICE: Come Back to the U.S. or Lose Funding

TL;DR: The Trump administration has been revoking visas and imprisoning international students who express support for Palestinian rights. Two Cornell students fled the country after being targeted by ICE. Cornell said they'd provide support to the students to finish their PhDs abroad, but now tells them they'll lose their funding unless they return to the US, where they will likely be arrested and imprisoned on arrival.

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u/praxiq — 3 days ago
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Any of y'all in the weirdo swarm?

King Gizzard is playing this weekend at Forest Hills in NYC. Any fellow Ithacans going? img: Poster by Leftiesmudges

u/spicy_bones733 — 3 days ago